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With many people facing financial hardships during the coronavirus crisis, receiving a package in the mail with a check would probably make most folks happier than a kid at Disney World. Seemingly, all you have to do is put a decal on your car and that money is yours. Well, we hate to break it to you, but no, you’re not actually getting paid to put decals on your vehicle. Yep, it’s a scam.

Once again it is time to roll out the “Super Bowl -- Stock Market” correlation coincidence, which forecasts the stock market’s direction for the year ahead. Known as the “Super Bowl Predictor”, the statistical phenomenon was made famous by

Credit cards are a secure, convenient alternative to using debit cards, checks or cash to make purchases. They can serve as a powerful money management tool and can help you boost

With big-name private companies like Airbnb Inc. and DoorDash Inc. recently announcing plans to go public, many investors may be chomping at the bit to purchase the new stock. While such investments have the potential to deliver excellent returns, it’s important to understand how the IPO process works

The Cheesecake Factory Inc. is the first public company to be charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misleading investors about the financial effects of the pandemic on their business

According to estate planner Maurice R. Kassimir, Esq., the present moment has provided a “perfect storm” for wealthy families to meet with their estate planners and implement some wealth transfer strategies. In a November webinar, Mr. Kassimir pointed to three factors that make these times unique

Having a credit card offers many advantages. Depending on the card you have, those perks can vary from travel rewards to getting cash back just by using your credit card. So, what do you need to do to get approved

The idea of “planning” a gift to charity may not spring as readily to mind as investment or retirement planning. Yet there are many ways to give, and many kinds of gifts to consider, especially when philanthropy is one of your core values

In an era during which convenient financial technology tools — such as Google Pay, Venmo and Apple Pay — are all the rage, do you need a checking account? The answer is a definitive yes. Here’s why

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cautioning Americans to be mindful of various schemes targeting Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus checks. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself if Congress passes a second stimulus package

On August 28, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) debuted long-awaited guidance on how President Trump’s proposed payroll tax suspension will apply to companies and workers.

If you’ve been researching loans, you’ve certainly noticed the term interest rate. Expressed as a percentage, usually in annual terms, an interest rate is the amount of money your lender charges you for a loan. Nearly every type of loan, including mortgages, car loans and student loans, charges an interest rate. Rates vary depending on your credit score, the type of loan and the lender.

As the coronavirus crisis causes unemployment numbers to increase, a trend has emerged: Many people are falling victim to work-from-home scams. Identifying these scams can be tricky, as work-from-home opportunities have skyrocketed due to nationwide stay-at-home orders.

Smart borrowers understand the loan options available to them. The majority of loans are either unsecured or secured. Each loan type has its pros and cons. When you apply for a loan, do your homework.

The Grantor-Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) has emerged as a popular strategy in the estate planner’s toolkit. The idea is that a grantor places assets in a trust while retaining the right to receive payments from the trust. When the term of the trust expires, any assets remaining in the trust pass to a beneficiary, typically a family member.